Natalie Parkinson loves to dance and be upside down.

She began as a competitive dancer and later attended an arts high school and York University for the Dance BFA program and Kinesiology. She is a dance teacher, artistic gymnastics coach and has been teaching and choreographing for over 12 years. Natalie has earned teaching credentials from B.A.T.D. and is a member of the Coaches Association of Ontario, NCCP and OGF.

In 2007, she entered the circus world and has now branched off and co-created HerciniArts; a home where all artists can collaborate and inspire each other in a positive learning environment.

Natalie's performance highlights include: Nuit Blanche, Luminato, Buskerfest, DanceOntario’s DanceWeekend,WIFT – TIFF and Zoofest with the Just for Laughs festival.